An Ionia man will serve 11 months in the Ionia County Jail for shaking a baby in his care in July, 2012. He was sentenced in Ionia County 8th Circuit Court Tuesday by Chief Judge Suzanne Hoseth Kreeger.

Ian Seger, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of child abuse in the third degree.

Seger will get credit for 200 days served, plus fines, costs and fees. He will be placed on probation for five years.

Seger "brutally attacked an innocent baby. As (the child's) voice, I ask for justice," said the mother of the victim, who was 6 months old at the time of the incident, in a statement she read to the court. She asked the court not to be lenient in sentencing, but to give Seger at least the maximum sentence allowed.

Seger's attorney, Kevin Peterson, said his client admitted shaking the baby, and was remorseful about what he had done.

"He was in a stressful situation," Peteson said. "He completely regrets it today. Never at any point did he deny what happened."

Peterson added that the child suffered a subdural hematoma but no brain injuries or other permanent injuries. Ionia County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Lori Kirkhoff responded that there have been some medical issues and there could be further permanent injury, but the doctors say is it too early to tell.

"This is a very concerning situation. We want our children to be safe in our homes, and that does not appear to be the case here," Kreeger said. "We don't know the future (for the victim.)"

Kreeger said she would abide by the terms of the plea agreement, crediting Seger for recognizing "where you fell short" and for the fact that he does not have an extensive criminal record. She told him she wants him to complete the cognitive training program offered in the jail "to be sure you are making wise decisions."